Sephora Beauty Specialist (Supervisor)
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Sephora
Sephora is a global prestige beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH Group, renowned for its curated assortment of prestige and emerging brands alongside its own Sephora Collection. The brand is recognized for innovation in retail experience, a strong omnichannel presence and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and continuous learning for its teams.
Sephora — Mestre: Beauty Specialist (Supervisor). Lead floor operations, coach the team and manage KPIs and stock in-store.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the sales floor for one or more core product categories (makeup, skincare, fragrance, Sephora Collection), ensuring visual merchandising and product availability meet brand standards.
- Act as a conduit between the Store Manager and Beauty Advisor team, translating strategic priorities into daily execution.
- Support Store Managers in implementing commercial and HR strategies, including staff planning and performance follow-up.
- Monitor, analyse and report team KPIs and budgets; motivate the team to achieve sales, conversion and product-mix objectives.
- Coordinate commercial and organisational activities such as promotions, product launches, CRM campaigns and in-store events.
- Oversee stockroom operations and inventory levels, aligning replenishment cycles with merchandising plans.
- Implement company procedures and commercial policies (pricing, promotions, safety and regulatory requirements).
- Onboard, train and coach new hires; support career development and performance management within the team.
- Foster open, trust-based relationships across store teams and with wider organisational stakeholders to promote collaboration and recognition.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–4 years' experience in retail leadership roles (Assistant Store Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, Key Holder) — ideally in dynamic, multinational retail environments.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate front-line teams to deliver commercial targets and excellent customer experience.
- Solid understanding of commercial KPIs, daily reporting and basic budget oversight.
- Strong organisational skills with experience coordinating promotions, events and product launches.
- Adaptability, resilience and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3–4 years in similar supervisory or assistant management roles within fast-paced retail, preferably in multinational or prestige beauty contexts.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational qualification in retail, cosmetology or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Mestre, Veneto, Italy, within easy reach of Venice.
Benefits
Competitive tailored welfare offers; complimentary beauty product gifts; employee discounts on Sephora and LVMH products.
Culture
Sephora cultivates an inclusive, diverse and high-energy retail culture where authenticity and collaborative achievement are prized. The company emphasises empowerment, continuous learning and visible recognition, with frequent team events and initiatives that connect commercial work to social and environmental impact.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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